Registered Dietitian

Company: Aboriginal Health Centre

Registered Dietitian

2 – Part-time Permanent Roles                                                                               Location: 1 in Hamilton & 1 in Brantford, Ont.

INTRODUCTION:

De dwa da dehs nye>s Aboriginal Health Centre is a non-profit organization committed to improving the wellness of the Indigenous community through holistic, culturally appropriate healthcare programs and services. Some services offered include primary health care, traditional healing, mental health support, outreach, and health promotion.   The Diabetes Education Program provides clinical care and education to patients living with diabetes and those at risk.  The Registered Dietitian will provide evidence-based, client-centered guidance on the dietary aspects of diabetes management in both individual and group settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one counseling to patients living with diabetes
• Take general referrals from the Primary Care Department.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate nutrition care plans for patients with diabetes
• Develop, implement, and evaluate an in-house weight management program.
• Facilitate group education sessions on healthy eating and diabetes management
• Ensure continuity of care by maintaining up-to-date medical records, monitoring clients regularly and communicating with other members of the team as required
• Develop educational resources as needed
• Perform administrative tasks such as completing statistics daily through the EMR and spreadsheet, as well as monthly program report submission; as well as contributing to the program’s quarterly report
• Participate in team meetings and network-wide meetings
• Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the Diabetes Management Program
• Be able to adapt diet for therapeutic management of health conditions.
• Be able to have an approach that is culturally sensitive, and evidence-based.

Statement of Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition and completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship program
• Registered member in good standing with the College of Dietitians of Ontario
• Thorough knowledge and proficiency in diabetes care; Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) status an asset

Experience:

• One (1) to five (5) years of experience in diabetes care or a related field
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (verbal and written)
• Experience and familiarity working with Indigenous clients.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Experience and demonstrated ability to apply current Diabetes Clinical Practice Guidelines and provide evidence-based diabetes management
• Must have experience working under a medical directive
• Experience working with patients/clients with complex care health portfolios
• Experience with and sensitivity to barriers that impact clients and communities accessing the center.
• Experience with program development and implementation related to health promotion and illness prevention initiatives;
• Previous experience performing administrative functions;
• Excellent planning, development, implementation, and evaluation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as a member of an interdisciplinary team
• Experience with weight management is an asset.
• Should be efficient in motivational interviewing techniques.

Knowledge/ Abilities/ Personal Suitability:

• Thorough knowledge of community-based health care;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to supervise and direct staff to ensure an effective and efficient working environment;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment;
• Demonstrated competence in consensus decision-making and conflict resolution;
• Highly motivated with well-developed organizational skills, and basic computer skills;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary health service team;
• Demonstrated ability in working with Indigenous people, communities, and organizations;
• Demonstrated understanding of Indigenous traditional ways;
• Indigenous descent preferred;
• A valid Class “G” driver’s license is required and access to a reliable vehicle.